Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Dark purple
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Light Green
Brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Tamarindus
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Heath
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Bilberry and Tamarind
We might think that Bilberry and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Tamarind with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Tamarind is Ericales and Fabales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.